Here’s a short informational piece you can use for a download page, forum post, or mod listing for Derivative-Shaders-All-Versions.zip.
Example quick-start (Unity)
The file is typically structured to include:
- Realistic volumetric fog that interacts with dynamic lighting.
- Waving flora (grass and leaves react to wind, configurable via in-game menus).
- Colored shadows based on light source temperature (torches emit warm orange shadows; soul lanterns emit cool blue).
Installation Method 1: OptiFine
- Install OptiFine for your Minecraft version.
- Launch Minecraft once with OptiFine profile, then close.
- Navigate to
%appdata%\.minecraft\shaderpacks(Windows) or~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/shaderpacks(macOS). - Do not unzip the file. Place
Derivative-Shaders-All-Versions.zipdirectly into theshaderpacksfolder. - Re-launch Minecraft, go to
Options > Video Settings > Shaders. - Select the pack from the list. Wait for the shader compilation bar to finish.
Step 2: Locate Your shaderpacks Folder
- Vanilla Launcher:
%appdata%/.minecraft/shaderpacks(Windows) or~/Library/Application Support/minecraft/shaderpacks(Mac) - Prism / CurseForge / ATLauncher: Navigate to the instance folder →
shaderpacks
Organize the Files: Once you've extracted the shaders, organize them in a logical manner. This could mean creating folders by version, type of shader, or intended use.
Prerequisites
Before extracting or copying the file, ensure you have one of the following installed: